Toronto, ON (My Sportsbook) - The transfer of Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu to Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier League has been completed, the Major League Soccer club announced on Friday. The transfer, which was reported to be for roughly $4.8 million, was contingent upon Edu receiving a UK work permit and that process has now been completed.

"I'm excited about this new chapter in my career," Edu said. "I will miss Toronto and the team's amazing supporters and fans. Toronto FC will always have special meaning for me because it's the club that gave me my professional start. I want to thank Mo [Johnston], John [Carver], the coaching staff and my teammates for making my time with Toronto FC such a memorable experience that I will carry with me for the rest of my life."

Edu was selected first overall by Toronto FC in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. During his rookie season, he started all 25 games and finished the 2007 MLS regular season with four goals and one assist and went on to win MLS Rookie of the Year.

This season, Edu started 12 of 13 games while adding a goal and an assist.

"Maurice is a talented young player and this move is a wonderful opportunity for him," TFC manager and director of soccer Mo Johnston said. "Coming off of his rookie season and his selection to the U.S. Olympic and national teams, Maurice has garnered a great deal of attention from other clubs around the world. In the end, we believe the decision to transfer Maurice is in the best interest of his development as a player and Toronto FC."